British Transport Police confirm attendance

British Transport Police (BTP) offices searched both Bermondsey and London Bridge stations following reports of a person on the tracks, but no one was located.

A spokesman for the force said: “We were called at 12.04pm following reports of a person on the tracks at South Bermondsey station. Officers attended and conducted a search at Bermondsey and London Bridge stations. No traces of trespass were found and units were stood down.”

BTP officers were called to South Bermondsey station following reports of a person on the tracks (Image: BTP)

13:20

Delays easing

The below picture shows the current state of the departure board at Norwood Junction station.

Although it is anticipated disruption to train services is expected to last until 3pm, it seems delays are no way as severe as they once were.

The current departure board at Norwood Junction (Image: National Rail)

13:03KEY EVENT

Lines now reopen

Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) have said lines between London Bridge and Norwood Junction are now reopen - but disruption will continue for a further two hours.

A spokesman for GTR said: “Trespassers on the line near London Bridge were reported by a train driver at about 11am this morning, and lines were closed.

“All lines have now reopened and services have resumed, but are still subject to delays of up to 15 minutes. We expect disruption to continue until around 3.00pm.

Trains being 'cautious'

National Rail has said the trespasser has not been seen on the tracks since they were first spotted at just after 11am.

A spokeswoman told the Advertiser: “Someone was spotted on the tracks by a train driver and although subsequent trains haven’t seen them (the trespasser), trains have been cautious when approaching the area since.”

12:49

Delays at East Croydon

The below picture shows the current state of the East Croydon station departure board.

Some services are delayed due to the disruption.

The current state of the East Croydon departure board (Image: National Rail)

12:35

Situation being 'assessed'

National Rail have said they are “assessing” the situation after a train driver made an emergency call to report the “trespassers” earlier today.

A statement on the National Rail website says: “Due to an emergency call made by a driver of the 11.01am Gravesend to London Charing Cross service, all services in the area temporarily came to a stand until the situation could be assessed.”

12:32KEY EVENT

What we know so far

Trains running between London Bridge and Norwood Junction are either being delayed or cancelled due to trespassers on the line between the two stations.

Services running to and from these stations will be cancelled, delayed by up to 15 minutes or revised, National Rail have warned.

Disruption is expected to last until 3pm.

Norwood Junction station (Image: Grant Melton)

12:27

Good afternoon

Good afternoon and welcome to our live coverage of this ongoing incident. We will bring you the latest updates as we get them.